Global Increased Permeability Syndrome

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Global Increased Permeability Syndrome (GIPS) "is characterised by high capillary leak index (CLI, expressed as the ratio of CRP over albumin x 100), excess interstitial fluid and persistent high extravascular lung water index (EVLWI), no late conservative fluid management (LCFM) achievement, and progression to organ failure"

Albumin

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Albumin: colloid solution; 4, 10, 20%; use in the critically unwell is controversial

Blood Products

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This page is due for revision. OVERVIEW IMPORTANT INDICATIONS Packed red blood cells (PRBCs) Platelets FFP Cryoprecipitate Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) Granulocyte concentrate IV immunoglobulin Factor 7 DOSES IN PAEDIATRICS BLOOD PRODUCT COMPATIBILITIES References and Links